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Steelhead Fishing Reopens in Upper Columbia River for First Time in Nine Years

October 11, 2024 | Baitshop Garrett

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the reopening of steelhead fishing in select areas of the Upper Columbia River for the first time in nearly a decade. Beginning October 16, 2024, anglers will once again have …

Montauk Masters on Fly Fishing for Stripers

October 8, 2024 | Baitshop Rob

The fall run in Montauk is renowned among anglers worldwide. It’s often on bucket lists, with memories of a lifetime formed by those lucky enough to experience it. Acres of blitzing stripers, alongside false albacore, create chaotic scenes as they …

Record Blue Catfish Caught on Ohio River in West Virginia

October 6, 2024 | Baitshop Kevin

A massive blue catfish, measuring over 4 feet in length and weighing more than 64 pounds, has broken West Virginia’s state length record. Kimberly Feltner of Madison, Indiana, made the impressive catch last month on the Ohio River at the …

Huge Mahi Tops 30-Year-Old Record in Rhode Island

September 30, 2024 | Baitshop Garrett

A long-standing Rhode Island state record for mahi-mahi was broken this past August when an angler aboard an overnight tuna and swordfish charter out of Narragansett landed the largest dolphinfish ever recorded in the state’s waters. Karl Mohr, a New …

Angler Lands Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass in Montana

September 28, 2024 | Baitshop Brandy

Montana’s fishing scene is buzzing with excitement following the capture of a potential state record smallmouth bass. Josh Johnson, an experienced angler, landed an impressive 8.4-pound smallmouth, which is now poised to become the new state record. This monumental catch …

Fisherman Sets State Record with ‘Catch of a Lifetime’ in Iowa: A Historic Black Crappie with a Twist

September 28, 2024 | Baitshop Brandy

On September 23, 2024, John Foster, an avid Iowa fisherman, etched his name into state fishing history by reeling in a monumental catch. This wasn’t just an ordinary fish, but a potential hybrid crappie that has since captivated anglers, biologists, …

Late Season Angling: A Productive and Scenic Adventure

September 28, 2024 | Baitshop Brandy

Late-season angling brings many advantages, as cooling temperatures and shorter days sharpen fish appetites. With the sun rising later, cooler air temperatures, and a reduction in biting bugs, the experience becomes more pleasant for anglers. A recent trip to the …

5-Year-Old Boy Catches Record Fish in New York

September 23, 2024 | Baitshop Garrett

A young fishing enthusiast from Buffalo, Gregory Martin, is on the verge of setting a new state record after reeling in an impressive pumpkinseed fish over the weekend. The 5-year-old made the catch while fishing with his family on Oneida …

Yellow-Eyed Fish From Maryland Sets New Fishing Record

September 12, 2024 | Baitshop Sarah

A new Maryland state fishing record was set when Jian Feng Li of Montgomery County, Maryland, caught a yellowedge grouper on August 27. This impressive fish was caught in the deep waters off Ocean City, specifically in Poorman’s Canyon, marking …

Scottie Scheffler and Randy Moss Invest in Sport Fishing Championship League: A New Era for Competitive Fishing

September 12, 2024 | Baitshop Sarah

A notable group of celebrity athletes, including world-renowned golfer Scottie Scheffler, NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss, New Orleans Saints’ Alvin Kamara, Charlotte Hornets’ Grant Williams, and country star Brian Kelley, have taken their talents off the field and into …

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